Now Hiring: Deputy Fire Chief

New hire post for Swansea Fire Department's open Deputy Fire Chief position.

Our department seeks an experienced, dedicated professional to join our team as Deputy Fire Chief. This full-time position offers the chance to support the Fire Chief in leading our department, […]

Congrats, Chief Little!

Congratulations to Chief Doug Little on his promotion, bringing over 21 years of dedicated service and leadership to the Swansea Fire Department!

Swansea Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Deputy Fire Chief Doug Little to Fire Chief!   Little has been a dedicated member of our team since December […]

Fire Prevention Week 2024

  This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. In […]

Open House 2024

Join us for Swansea Fire Department’s Open House! 📅 Sunday, October 13, 2024 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 144 Huntwood, Swansea, IL This FREE event is perfect for […]

Thank you, Chief Tell!

After an incredible journey spanning over three decades, we celebrate Chief Christopher Tell’s well-deserved retirement from the Swansea Fire Department! Chief Tell’s commitment to serving his community began in July […]

Swansea Fire Department Award Recipients for 2023

5 Years of Service Kevin Johnson Christopher Procasky 10 Years of Service Cole Kaemmerer Benjamin Sullins 20 Years of Service Kody Koudelka 25 Years of Service Douglas Little Kevin Schnarre […]

Annual Winter BBQ 2024

Mark your calendars — our annual Winter BBQ event is back! 🍗 We’ll have all the meats: Ribs, Pork Steaks, 1/2 Chickens, and Pulled Pork. 📆 The event starts on […]

Message from the Chief

Swansea fire and rescue patch

The Swansea Fire Department responded to 661 calls in 2023: Fires=65 including 28 Structure Fires including auto/mutual aid. EMS Calls= 141 including medical and auto accidents. False Alarms= 152 All […]